October Term 2023 · Docket 22-1008

When does the clock start for challenging a final agency rule?

Corner Post argues the deadline starts when it pays fees. The Federal Reserve argues it starts when the rule passes.

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Corner Post, Inc. v. Bd. of Governors, FRS
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The arguments, in order

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  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Corner Post claims the clock starts when it pays the fees.

    The Federal Reserve claims the clock starts when the rule becomes final.

    Justice Thomas questioned the timing of injury versus rule adoption.

    Justice Sotomayor questioned the injury claim given the known business structure.

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What this case is about

Corner Post, Inc. seeks to challenge debit card fees. The Federal Reserve Board defends the final rule. The dispute centers on the six-year statute of limitations.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on February 20, 2024.

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What each side wants

Corner Post wants the Court to allow its challenge to the fees.

The Federal Reserve wants the Court to dismiss the challenge as time-barred.

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What each side says

Corner Post argues the limitations period starts when the company pays the fees.

The Federal Reserve argues the period starts when the agency adopts the rule.

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What the justices asked

Justice Thomas asked about cases where injury occurs long after the rule adoption.

Justice Sotomayor asked how a business can be injured if it accepts the rule structure.

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Why it matters

This case defines when businesses can challenge final agency rules. It determines the practical window for legal recourse. It affects the stability of regulatory compliance for all firms.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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  1. Revision 1 · Post Opinion ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Post Opinion ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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